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Cyanamide production cost rose 40% in Germany, affecting European industry sustainability
2022-11-04
According to incomplete statistics, the import of cyanamide worldwide was only 3,131.5 tons in 2019, which reached 11,595.8 tons in 2021, with an average annual growth of 98%. From January to October 2022, the import volume already reached the level of the full year of 2021 as al...
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Fungicides in short supply in Argentina due to import restrictions
2022-11-04
A shortage of US dollars in the coffers of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) has concerned the country's agricultural sector, which is already suffering from short supplies of products for controlling diseases and pests.According to the Chamber of Agricultural Hea...
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There are real alternatives to widespread pesticide use, Australia must embrace the change
2022-11-04
Australian farmers are heavily reliant on the use of pesticides to control weeds, diseases, and insect pests, collectively known as agripests.In some industries, pesticides are the first option when managing pests, rather than a last resort. They are not only applied as aerial sp...
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New pesticide usage norms to impact agri-export from developing countries - CENTEGRO
2022-11-04
A well-guided effort is underway to seek the revocation of the inconsistent trade measures imposed by WTO at the next meeting of the World Trade Organisation - Sanitary and Phytosanitary Committee (7th - 11th November 2022). At issue is the validity of the European Union import t...
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Weed scientists criticize U.S. EPA’s proposed rules on herbicide atrazine
2022-11-04
Weed researchers are challenging proposed federal restrictions on a common weed control ingredient, arguing that the rules could reduce yields and increase herbicide resistance.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in June unveiled new concentration limits on atrazine to stop ...
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Nigerian farmers lost 80% crop yield to pests, diseases in 2022 - Report
2022-11-04
Nigerian farmers suffered about 80 per cent crop loss to pests and diseases in an estimation of 1.5 to 200,000 hectares of land in 2022, a report by National Agricultural Extension and Research Liason Services (NAERLs) has said.According to the report, the crops affected most inc...
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Indian government restricts use of herbicide glyphosate due to safety concerns
2022-11-04
In an order released on 25th of October 2022, the Indian government restricted the use of chemical Glyphosate in India, fearing risk to human and animal health. From now, glyphosate will be applied only through pest control operators (PCOs).PCOs are licensed to use deadly chemica...
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Breakthrough in protecting bananas from Panama disease
2022-10-28
Scientists from the University of Exeter have provided hope in the fight to control Panama disease in bananas.Bananas are amongst the most popular fruits eaten world-wide. They are grown and eaten locally, providing food for almost half a billion people, and banana exports genera...
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The Changing Landscape of the Indian Agrochemicals Market
2022-10-28
India is the second largest producer of agricultural products in the world, after China, accounting for 7.5% of global output.? Food exports is currently worth about USD 50 billion annually, making India a food basket of the world. The government is encouraging more production an...
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Insecticides containing flupyradifurone and sulfoxaflor can have devastating effects on honey bee he...
2022-10-28
Insecticides containing flupyradifurone and sulfoxaflor can have devastating effects on honey bee health. The substances damage the insects' intestinal flora, especially when used in conjunction with a common fungicide, making them more susceptible to disease and shortening their...